English Heritage sites near Halford Parish
ROLLRIGHT STONES
9 miles from Halford Parish
Traditionally a monarch and his courtiers petrified by a witch, the Rollright Stones consist of three groups: the King's Men stone circle; the Whispering Knights burial chamber; and the single King Stone. They span nearly 2,000 years of Neolithic and Bronze Age development.
DEDDINGTON CASTLE
15 miles from Halford Parish
Extensive earthworks marking the site of an 11th century motte and bailey castle.
HAILES ABBEY
16 miles from Halford Parish
Founded by the Earl of Cornwall in thanks for surviving a shipwreck. It housed a renowned relic, ‘the Holy Blood of Hailes’: allegedly a phial of Christ’s blood. Great picnic spot. Audio tours.
KENILWORTH CASTLE AND ELIZABETHAN GARDEN
17 miles from Halford Parish
Once home to Robert Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth I. Today you can walk in the beautifully recreated Elizabethan garden and marvel at the mighty Norman keep.
BELAS KNAP LONG BARROW
19 miles from Halford Parish
A particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow of c.3800 BC, featuring a false entrance and side chambers. During excavations in the 1860s, the remains of 31 people were found in the chambers.
NORTH LEIGH ROMAN VILLA
20 miles from Halford Parish
The remains of a large, well built Roman courtyard villa. The most important feature is a nearly complete mosaic tile floor, patterned in reds and browns.
Churches in Halford Parish
Halford - St.Mary’s
Queen Street
Halford
Shipston-on-Stour
01789 740510
https://www.stourdene.com
The first rector of the parish of Halford is recorded as being inducted in 1150, but there was probably a church on the site before that.
St. Mary's is now part of the Stourdene Benefice group of churches, whose vicar is Rev. Sharon Goble.
In normal times a service is held in the church every Sunday, apart from the 5th Sunday which is a joint Benefice service.
The church wardens are Roger Pringle and Mark Arthur.
We have a small but dedicated congregation, and our worship pattern consists of Holy Communion most Sundays, with a lay-led Service of the Word once or twice a month.
All are welcome to join us in our worship.
Pubs in Halford Parish
Halford Bridge
Fosseway, Halford, CV36 5BN
(01789) 748217
thehalfordbridgeinn.co.uk